Synonyms for guileful


Grammar : Adj
Spell : gahyl-fuh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈgaɪl fəl

Top 10 synonyms for guileful Other synonyms for the word guileful

Définition of guileful

Origin :
  • c.1300, from guile + -ful. Nowadays only in poems and dictionaries. Related: Guilefully; guilefulness.
  • adj artful
Example sentences :
  • Why,” he added, with guileful simplicity, “you were wearing that very suit you have on now.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • He had been soundly schooled by his guileful Sicilian mother.
  • Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini
  • He used every guileful ruse to cheat time of his determined moment.
  • Extract from : « Sinister Street, vol. 1 » by Compton Mackenzie
  • He was the son of Bolverk, the son of Eyjolf the guileful, of Otterdale.
  • Extract from : « The story of Burnt Njal » by Anonymous
  • It seemed as if it could not be very deep or guileful, it was so frankly expressed.
  • Extract from : « The Frontiersmen » by Charles Egbert Craddock
  • In passing and repassing it that evening, Rowena had vainly ransacked her guileful brain for an excuse to invade it.
  • Extract from : « Marjorie Dean, High School Junior » by Pauline Lester
  • Her approach was heralded by a note from Mr. Bainrothe, full of his characteristic, guileful sophistry and cool impertinence.
  • Extract from : « Miriam Monfort » by Catherine A. Warfield
  • Abrupt frankness, with its guileful calculation to surprise one into betrayal, was the subtlest diplomacy.
  • Extract from : « The Missourian » by Eugene P. (Eugene Percy) Lyle
  • Even as the Oriental he must be handled guilefully, and it was with a guileful yawn that I dismissed the subject.
  • Extract from : « Margarita's Soul » by Ingraham Lovell
  • As he outlined his guileful proposition the scowls of his listeners gave way to grins of full approval and admiration.
  • Extract from : « A Pagan of the Hills » by Charles Neville Buck
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